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Target's Q3 results are in. As a Finance student and Target Operations team member, listening to the earnings call was a great learning experience. Public highlights that stood out: - 10M+ more transactions, up 2.4% in traffic compared to Q3 last year. My back-to-school supplies, Halloween candies, and dog treats purchases likely helped. :-) - Digital sales grew 10.8%, powered by value and convenience of Target Circle 360, which is keeping me busy with fulfilling more pick-up, drive-Up, and same-day delivery orders. - Beauty sales jumped 6% supported by new product launches, while food and essentials delivered steady growth as guests focused on everyday needs. - 6.7% YTD operating income growth, smart cost management are paying off, even amidst challenges like recent hurricanes. Seeing a company that delivers real results while keeping guests at the center of everything makes me eager to keep learning in finance and strategy. Excited to help drive success into the holiday season. #TeamTarget  

Some of this story is false, so allow me to correct it: - When Joshua Springer joined we did NOT have PMF - in fact we had 0 revenue - Josh saw the product and understood the value of what we were building and how to create a fair value exchange - He built our sales motion and team - 6 months *after* that it was clear we had PMF He is a major part of the reason we are able to grow so quickly and drive enough investment into our product and offering that merchants experience the value of. Selling is NOT revenue exercise - it's a value exercise - and the ways it has impacted our sales process, pricing, and who we hire is a big contributor to who we are.

Reflecting on Success and Looking Ahead 🚀 As the last day of autumn marks the end of another chapter, we at #RAIT are pausing to reflect on the incredible milestones we’ve achieved and the exciting opportunities ahead as we step into the final month of 2024. This year has been one of collaboration, and transformation. From uncovering valuable market trends to helping businesses enhance customer experiences and drive strategic decisions, our journey has been fueled by a commitment to delivering actionable insights that truly make a difference. Let’s make the most of December and close the year with purpose and success! #MarketResearch #InsightsThatMatter #TeamRAIT #YearEndReflection

Unlocking the Future! Dive into the top E-Commerce trends of 2023 with Digital Spades. 🚀✨ From immersive shopping experiences to AI-driven personalization, we're shaping the next era of online success. Stay ahead, stay innovative. For more details, visit our website. digitalspades.com . . . . #eCommerceTrends #DigitalSpadesInsights

⚽ When Passion and Product Collide: ⚽ One of my greatest passions is soccer. Working in the Product Management world, I see endless opportunities for innovation in this exciting industry. Today, I want to share a brilliant example of Product Discovery from Corona that showcases the power of understanding your customer's pain points. THE PROBLEM: Match Day Beer Revenue Takes a Dive in Soccer Stadiums in México 📉 THE DISCOVERY PROCESS: Instead of throwing more and more money at advertising, Corona hit the streets to understand what exactly was going on. Through interviews and observation, Corona uncovered a surprising insight: Fans were leaving their wallets an cell phones at home due to a rise in robberies. No wallets or phones meant no beer purchases.😲 THE INSIGHT: Corona partnered with VLMY&R to develop a game-changing payment method. By embedding chips into team shirt emblems, fans could pay without needing their phones or wallets. 🤯 THE RESULT: A 35% Revenue Boost in match-day sales and 30K chips installed in fans T-shirts!👕 PRODUCT TAKEAWAYS: Don't just assume, get out there! 🏃♂️ Customer interviews and observation are key to understanding real-world problems. Solve for the customer's context, not just their stated needs. 🕵️♂️Embrace non-obvious partnerships. And here's a huge shoutout to Escola PM3 for the amazing Product Discovery course that's shaping the way I approach product challenges. 🙏 REMEMBER: Don't try to change a habit, put on your customer's shoes and walk a mile in them! 👟 #ProductManagement #Innovation #CustomerCentric #Soccer #CaseStudy #Inspiration Let's connect! If you're passionate about product innovation, soccer and customer-centric solutions, let's chat! 💬 https://lnkd.in/dETZr_sm 

I used to say yes to any project that came my way. Back in 2020, I even accepted a project that literally gave me nightmares. I knew it wasn’t working. So in 2022 I starting asking myself why I loved certain projects but not others (spoiler alert: it all came down to creating digital experiences that give buyers that “OMG I have to have it” feeling) Fast forward and I’m now a Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) ride-or-die. 💪 This year, I’ve already completed 18 projects I’ve loved, one of which helped a nationally renowned grocery delivery service: →Give more of a voice to their employees →Improve brand loyalty in customers →Better connect to their audience →Provide access to food that people love →Give people back time so that they can enjoy that food I’m excited to see what the next year brings. I plan to dive even deeper into what I love about working with DTC brands, and strengthen the processes and strategy I use to help people imagine your products in their homes.

The recent #ThanksgivingDay weekend revealed an 8 percent year-over-year drop in in-store sales, contrasting with record-breaking movie theater revenues. The shift is attributed to a new family generation favoring experiential enjoyment over traditional shopping frenzies. The trend is clear: consumers are embracing a destination economy, emphasizing experiences over material goods. This shift challenges conventional retailers to adapt to evolving consumer desires. The demand for unique and engaging entertainment experiences is growing, signaling an opportunity for businesses to cater to this emerging preference. It's time to innovate and offer novel gaming and entertainment options to meet evolving consumer expectations.

Two heads are better than one! 'The Mission' – what does our shopping trip look like? What does the experience feel like? What do we focus on to do the right thing? Getting it right for customers, all our customers. Great spending time with Bekki Dare today looking at exactly this.   Customer experience means many things, the shopping trip, the service, the culture and behaviours of colleagues. It also means looking at the physicality and layouts of stores, which leads nicely onto how inclusive and accessible the journey is. How do we talk about this to champion change in this area? Every little change is a stepping stone towards getting it right so it becomes ‘an everyday easy experience’. This is leading an accessible and inclusive experience for all our customers. Today Bekki and I did exactly this – sharing ideas, thoughts, objectives and what we can work on collaboratively to help make positive improvements for all. We are both ‘customer experience’ but with different perspectives, we each wear a different pair of customer lens, with the same objective – the customer. Important to take time out to talk, walk and do this – two heads are better than one! Thanks for your time Bekki, some great shares and learnings for us to work together on – start of a journey! #ShoppingTrip #AccessibilityandInclusion #CustomerExperience #Collaboration

Team OMG Feature Favs 🫶 We've been asking OMG'ers to share their favorite OMG online store feature & why they love it. Next up, let's hear from Emily, one of our Senior Client Success Managers! Stay tuned for our next OMG Feature Fav 👀 #TeamOMG #OMGRocks #OnlineStores #FeatureFavs

Did you know that the average human thinks about food 226 times a day? That is a lot of time and a LOT of work. Jill Pavlovich and Francisco T. Bram of Albertsons work together closely to help eliminate this time and effort by creating immersive and personalized experiences for their shoppers.     During this week’s #RetailRemix, Alicia Esposito chats with them about:     🍳 The Albertsons customer. Who they are and how their behaviors and expectations are evolving.     🍕 How Albertsons is creating experiences that provide ease, convenience and inspiration throughout the shopper journey.     🌮 The role that #generativeAI currently plays in the Albertsons experience, and how the company plans to invest in the technology moving forward.     🍱 Insights into how the grocer is using data (especially from loyalty members) to craft immersive and personalized #marketing campaigns. https://lnkd.in/eG76Bcjk